Easy steps to secure your online information
Apr 29, 2019 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has developed an Easy Steps Guide to help Australians protect themselves from cyber criminals. Lottery and grant scams, identity theft, investment scams, hacking, phishing, dating and romance scams, online abuse and sextortion are just some of the threats people face. Our Easy Steps Guide shows how you can better protect yourself from these threats and secure your accounts and…
Follow our essential steps to protect your business
May 15, 2019 - This week is national Privacy Awareness Week, an annual initiative of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) that raises awareness of privacy issues and the importance of protecting personal information. Malicious or criminal attacks are deliberately crafted to exploit known vulnerabilities for financial or other gain. Many cyber incidents exploit vulnerabilities involving a human factor, such as…
Phone scammers impersonating ACSC
May 9, 2019 - Telephone scams - where people pretend to be from a reputable organisation to try to get access to your computer and your bank account - are a constant threat. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of a new scam where people call who pretend to be from the ACSC, seeking your help to act against cyber criminals. These scammers try to coax individuals into actions that could compromise computers or reveal…
Take steps to better secure yourself
May 2, 2019 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released a checklist to help Australians protect themselves from cyber criminals. Lottery and grant scams, identity theft, investment scams, hacking, phishing, dating and romance scams, online abuse and sextortion are just some of the threats people face. . Follow the Easy Steps Guide The ACSC’s Easy Steps Guide shows you how to better secure your…
Subject -- Urgent payroll request
Apr 3, 2019 - Cyber criminals are trying to commit payroll fraud by sending fake emails requesting a change to your bank details. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware that fraudulent emails have been received by organisations across Australia. These emails spoof the emails and signature blocks of staff, and are sent to HR/payroll areas appearing to ask for a change in bank account details for the current or next pay. …